Both men called each other “Mr”, to avoid saying “president” so as not to give legitimacy to each other’s governments.

Many Europeans are living like squatters in a house built on biblical concepts and revelation yet denying their debt to such foundations.

It is assumed that the piece was stolen. The book found in Germany is one of the 60 copies produced by the Stern'schen Druckerei print after 1614. 

A letter auctioned in New York reveals his thoughts two years before he died: “I am sorry to have to inform you… I do not believe in Jesus as the son of God.”

The great thing about God is that his plans are always carried out. Despite the apparent determination of mankind to destroy things, God shows his power.

The leaders of the independence movement in Mexico were fiercely fought by royalist forces, who counted with the staunch support of the authorities of the Catholic Church.

The life of George Borrow and his passion for bringing the Bible to Spain fascinated the politician and republican president Manuel Azaña.

Council voted to change the name, which dates from 1627.  The surname ‘Matamoros’ (“Kill Muslims”) is another example of Spain’s long history of religious clashes.

WEA’s Efraim Tendero argues stories of 1.5 million people must be told. Dr Schirrmacher says “politicians cannot refute academic research”.

The Wildlife Photographer of the Year competition offers some of the best nature photography. See the 10 finalists from last year's competition.

The Vatican Library has digitised one of the earliest versions of the Bible.